In a decisive battle, once the entire front is defeated and its momentum is suppressed, there is no possibility of a comeback.
And with hundreds of thousands of people, the battle line was so long, spanning dozens of miles, that you can imagine the panic scene when they were defeated.
On the vast plains, dust was flying, and the Yan army was defeated like a mountain, throwing away their helmets and armor along the way.
This pursuit lasted for more than two hundred miles, running day and night, attacking and killing countless Yan troops along the way, and drove Yue Zheng to Xinxiang. Only then did Xiao Yuan give up.
The latter was in a panic, and his lungs were almost exploding with anger. He gritted his teeth and said: "The King of Qin is hateful! He bullied me too much!"
On the other hand, the Qin army continued to pursue, and all the soldiers were exhausted. Xiao Yuan immediately ordered to set up camp forty miles away from Xinxiang for rest and recuperation.
After this battle, the Yan army suffered heavy losses, especially the right wing of the battlefield, which was almost wiped out. The number of troops directly lost in the battle was as high as 70,000 to 80,000. An unknown number of soldiers fled along the way and were scattered.
Xinxiang City, meeting hall.
All the Yanjun generals were dejected and looked embarrassed. Many of their armors had not had time to be cleaned, and there were many stains on their faces.
Yue Zheng's situation was not much better than theirs. He clenched his fists tightly, tried hard to suppress the anger in his heart, and asked in a deep voice: "Have you finished counting them all?"
Upon hearing this, the deputy general swallowed his saliva first, and then said cautiously: "Coming back to Commander-in-Chief Yue, our army's current strength is less than 150,000."
As he spoke, he quickly added: "But there are many soldiers who have escaped along the way. It won't take long for them to find them all."
Even if those who were dispersed returned to the base camp, there probably wouldn't be many left. Yue Zheng knew this number well.
He couldn't help but close his eyes deeply, then took a deep breath and said: "Let's station in Xinxiang first, but this is not a place to stay for a long time. King Xiao Yuan of Qin will definitely lead his army to attack before long."
"Cokey Yueshuai, our army's food and grass," the deputy general said tentatively.
"Our army is fighting on the mainland! Just let the rear send us!" Yue Zheng scolded angrily, as if there was nowhere to vent his anger.
The lieutenant immediately shrank his neck, not daring to speak.
On the other side, the temporary camp of the coalition forces.
The camp here has not yet been set up, and the troops escorting the baggage from behind have not arrived yet, but there are still simple and convenient tents.
After this great victory, in the big tent, the generals of Qin and Xuan were all very excited. King Xuan even had bright eyes. He looked at Xiao Yuan and said with a smile:
"The decisive battle was won, and Yue Zheng's army was defeated like a mountain. All of this was due to Brother Wang's deployment."
"Huh? Sister Wang said something serious. I have to thank Sister Wang for her trust in this battle. Without the Xuan Army, it would be impossible to win. Your army and ours have a tacit understanding. Without either side, the credit is the same." Xiao Yuan He waved his hands.
In fact, the Qin Army's contribution is naturally greater, because the hard frontal battles were fought by the Qin Army. The Xuan Army only played a role in cooperating with the encirclement and suppression. But without them, it really wouldn't have been possible.
And he was so humble. When King Xuan heard this, he continued to smile slightly and said: "Brother Wang is too modest, but I don't know what his plans are next."
Xiao Yuan thought for a while and said: "Don't rush to attack Xinxiang first, just hold off Yue Zheng. This great victory in this battle has established the victory of the Allied forces. Sister Wang, you and I should immediately send a letter to King Ling to prompt him." The spirit army is approaching Yandu!"
"Okay!" King Xuan agreed simply.
A few days later, the Ling Army camped.
The letters between Xiao Yuan and King Xuan were sent at the same time by someone ordered by Lin Chu.
In the tent, all the generals of the Spiritual Army gathered together and stood on the left and right.
King Ling was in command, so he first read King Xuan's letters and then Xiao Yuan's.
In the letter, King Xuan told him simply and clearly that Qin Xuan had won the decisive battle, Yue Zheng's main force was defeated and had arrived in Xinxiang, and urged him to march quickly to break the siege of Liang's army.
Xiao Yuan's letter contained some faint warning.
How could King Ling not understand the meaning of the letter? If he didn't march, the King of Qin would settle the score with him.
Although King Ling is not afraid of Xiao Yuan, he will never offend him easily.
After reading the two letters, he put them away again, looked around, and said straight to the point: "These two letters are written by King Qin and King Xuan. The Qin and Xuan coalition forces have defeated Yue Zheng, and I urge you to tell them. The inflammation is spreading."
Upon hearing this, the generals in the tent looked at each other first, and then Huang Zu said: "Your Majesty, if this is the case, I'm afraid it will be unjustifiable if we don't march."
The Spirit King glanced at him and smiled slightly: "Of course we have to march, and we must go straight to Yandu. At this time, the Spirit Army can no longer stand still."
"The nations will all ally to attack the Yan Kingdom. If the Yan Kingdom is destroyed, the territories will be divided at that time. The military exploits will be praised. The Liang Army was the first to break through the Sishui Pass, and even went all the way to contain the Yan Army's 200,000 soldiers. This is unparalleled. People can argue.”
"Qin Xuan annihilated Li Po's troops at Lushan and defeated Yue Zheng. He fought against the main force of the Yan Army. He must have made the greatest contribution on the frontal battlefield."
"Now, there is only Ling Kingdom. If I don't do something, how will we fight for the land?"
As he spoke, he continued: "My king's intention is to go deep into the hinterland of the Yan Kingdom, approach Yandu, approach the city with troops, and force the remaining main force of Yue Zheng and Shucheng to return for reinforcements."
"At that time, the Liang army will relieve the siege, and Qin Xuan will arrive at Yandu from the front."
"This is the final word, completely establishing the victory. Naturally, Lingguo will take the credit for this."
After all, this is the day the Spirit King has been waiting for.
It is conceivable that in the end of this battle to extinguish the flames, the Spirit Army definitely suffered the least loss, but it played an absolute role.
He didn't have much discussion at all, and quickly issued the military order, and then the spirit army began to launch a fierce offensive on the city gate in front.
Originally, there were only some local troops in the city in front, and they were worried all day long, fearing that the spiritual army would attack one day. But now, after a fight, the whole line was defeated in less than two days.
There was no regular army to resist here. The Ling Army was unstoppable and advanced rapidly. In just half a month, it had penetrated deep into the hinterland of Yan Kingdom and directly pushed to Yandu.
By this time, the news of Yue Zheng's defeat had naturally spread back to the Yan Kingdom court. Coupled with the movements of the Ling Army, King Yan suddenly panicked.
At present, the regular troops of the Yan Kingdom have been deployed to the front line. Who can defend the capital side.
There is no doubt that after the unanimous advice of a group of ministers, Shucheng was the first to mobilize back to support the capital.
There were 180,000 Yan troops there. Within a few days, the commander-in-chief of his tribe received the order from the monarch. He had no choice but to return to the capital to reinforce the Liang army since he could not encircle them.
As soon as this side retreated, Liang Wang was relieved. It was within Shucheng. He couldn't help but said: "Surround, continue to surround!"
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